Madison County Biography of:
|
"John BREWER was born in Kentucky November 16, 1816, and is a son of John and Sarah (BREWER) BREWER, the former of Kentucky, and the latter born in Franklin County, Tenn., November 13, 1820. When John was but a small child his parents removed to Alabama, locating in Johnson county, where they engaged in farming and remained until their deaths. Our subject is the eldest of six children born to them, and he and his sister, Esther V., widow of James ROBINS, of Washington County, Ark., are the only children now living. When twenty years of age John came to Washington County, Ark., and a year later removed to Richland Valley, Madison County. His present farm is located in Valley Township, and is well cared for and cultivated. January 14, 1836, he was united in marriage to Sarah THURMAN, who was born in Alabama November 14, 1820. Mrs. Brewer is a zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Brewer is an active politician in the Democratic party, and is always interested in the welfare of his county." (Goodspeeds History of NW AR...) |
This Site Created and Sponsored by Madison Online Researchers:
Peggy Tice-Rogers, Rhonda Jameson and Carole Hammett.
© 1998 Madison County Online. These electronic pages may not be reproduced for profit.
If copied, this copyright notice must appear with the information.
Return to Madison Co, AR Biographies
INDEX.